A devastating flash flood struck Kerr County, Texas, claiming at least 43 lives, including 15 children. Rescuers are searching for 27 missing girls from Camp Mystic, a local summer camp. The Guadalupe River swelled 26 feet in just 45 minutes, leading to extensive damage to homes and vehicles. Search efforts are ongoing with the use of helicopters and drones. Governor Greg Abbott called for a day of prayer and faced scrutiny over the effectiveness of flood warnings and preparedness in affected areas.
The deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, resulted in the deaths of at least 43 people, including 15 children, with 27 girls from Camp Mystic still unaccounted for.
As fast-moving floodwaters rose 26 feet on the Guadalupe River in just 45 minutes, search teams deployed helicopters, boats, and drones to locate victims and rescue stranded individuals.
Governor Greg Abbott declared Sunday a day of prayer for Texas and urged citizens to join him in praying for lives lost, those missing, recovery efforts, and the safety of first responders.
Authorities faced scrutiny regarding the adequacy of flood warnings and preparedness for residents and camps situated in areas historically prone to flooding.
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